Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5
Portability
55 Imaging
95 Features
85 Overall
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55 Imaging
95 Features
85 Overall
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Portability
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 102MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
- Launched January 2021
Panasonic GH5
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Released January 2017
- Previous Model is Panasonic GH4
- Refreshed by Panasonic GH5 II
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The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and GH5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm GFX 100S was launched 4 years after the GH5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores versus the GH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic GH5
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | GH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2021 |  | January 2017 | Newer by 50 months |
| Display resolution | 2360k |  | 1620k | Sharper display (+740k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S
| GH5 | Fujifilm GFX 100S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic GH5
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | GH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equivalent display size |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S compared to the GH5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GH5 is 55 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GH5.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will offer more detail utilizing its extra 82 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
heavier than others (900g)
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography factors
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery pack (410 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography information
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography information
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count great (102 megapixels)
heavier than others (900 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography factors
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100S
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built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (900g)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm GFX 100S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2021-01-27 | 2017-01-04 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 102MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 11648 x 8736 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Fujifilm G | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 0.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Display resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,620k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 3,680k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.76x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/125s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 900 grams (1.98 lb) | 725 grams (1.60 lb) |
| Dimensions | 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 807 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 460 images | 410 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W235 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Retail price | $5,999 | $1,298 |
